How long does it take to get a vehicle registration document?
Legal deadline for obtaining your vehicle registration document
The law imposes strict deadlines depending on the situation:
- Purchase of a used vehicle: 1 month from the date of transfer
- Change of address: 1 month after moving
- First registration (new): before putting into circulation
- Death of holder: 3 months for transfer to heirs
Comparison of real delays: ANTS vs. approved intermediary
- ✅ File processed within 24–48h
- ✅ CPI sent immediately by e-mail
- ✅ Vehicle registration document received in 2–5 business days
- ✅ Human assistance if there is a problem
- ⚠️ Current delays: 2 to 8 weeks (depending on the period)
- ⚠️ Sometimes unstable interface
- ⚠️ Limited support in case of blockage
What to do while waiting?
The Provisional Registration Certificate (CPI)
As soon as your file is submitted and validated, you immediately receive a CPI by e-mail. This provisional document is legally equivalent to the vehicle registration document for 1 month. Print it out and keep it in your vehicle: it protects you in case of a roadside check.
Why are ANTS delays so long?
ANTS delays have seen significant peaks since the total dematerialization of procedures in 2017. Several factors explain these delays:
- Server saturation during periods of high demand (spring, back-to-school)
- Incomplete files which require back-and-forth and prolong processing
- Recurring technical problems on the platform (bugs, disconnections)
- Lack of staff to process blocked files
Approved intermediaries have direct access to the SIV (Vehicle Registration System) via a dedicated professional interface, which allows them to process files much more quickly and avoid public waiting lines.
Frequently asked questions about vehicle registration document delays
How long does it take for a vehicle registration document after purchasing a used vehicle?
Via CarteGriseFrançaise.fr, your file is processed within 24 to 48 hours. You receive your CPI immediately and your new vehicle registration document within 2 to 5 business days. Remember: you legally have 1 month after the transfer date to complete the procedure.
How to track the progress of my vehicle registration document application?
With CarteGriseFrançaise.fr, you are informed at each stage of the processing by e-mail. If you have submitted a file via the ANTS, you can check the progress on the ANTS website with the tracking number provided during the application.
My CPI has expired and I have not yet received my vehicle registration document: what should I do?
If your CPI is about to expire (1-month validity) and you have not yet received your vehicle registration document, immediately contact our team via our blocked file page or the ANTS. Do not drive without a valid document.
Does the vehicle registration document arrive directly at my home?
Yes. The registration certificate is sent by registered mail to the address provided in your file. There has been no withdrawal at the prefecture since 2017.
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